Last week we celebrated students from across the school who were acknowledged for making great choices that help them to fly in their lives and learning.  They are listed below and remember that you can access photos from our school Facebook page.

First Flight – New Entrant and Year 1

 Mrs Absalom, Mrs Kendrick, Mrs Anthony, Mrs Bishop & Mrs Mellor

Harakeke	Leila Perry	We like the way you are trying to improve your writing by adding details and describing words. You are making it more interesting for the audience. That’s what good writers do!
Kopukapuka
Toe Toe	Bronson Butler	For an amazing start at school. You have shown courage to try things that are new to you. Ka Pai!!
Kaponga	Semisi Veikoso	For a great attitude and effort in athletics practice. You always try hard and have some great running and throwing skills. Ka pai.
Tawa	Jaxson Slattery	You were Room Tawa’s Maths expert this week. You mastered your basic facts to five and then went on to help others learn theirs! Kia maia.

Take Flight – Years  2 & 3

Mrs Daniels, Miss McGovern & Mrs McKinlay

Take Flight	Blaque Tiopira-Poha	Outstanding attitude and manners when reading with our Volunteer Readers. You showed them that you’ve caught the “Reading Bug”, even reading words form List 4. Kia maia!
Take Flight	Bella Martin	You are a valuable role model in Take Flight, always modelling how to make sensible choices to others. The people around you are benefiting from your expertise and helpful assistance. Kia manawanui.
Take Flight	Leo Bullot-Robertson	For developing a positive attitude towards reading, even asking for harder books. It’s great to see you following the expectation of first time, every time more often.

 Flight Path – Years  3 & 4

Mr Stirling, Miss Fly & Mrs Veronese

Flight Path	Jade Ellis	WOW, you have made immense progress this Term with your behaviour and learning. Its a delight to see the shift!!
Flight Path	Arlen Coates	You have been such an eager learner during maths time. You are able to unpack the question and problem solve with a buddy Ka Pai!
Flight Path	Hannah-Rose Paetai	You have really stepped up this term and been a great helper for others. Nga mihi e hoa!

Flight Deck – Years  4, 5 & 6

Mrs Hansen, Whaea Shirley, Mrs Barker & Mr Buller

Flight Deck	Elizabeth Ngawaka	You are a true Karearea, you dug deep to find courage when presenting your inquiry about sustaining trees. Kia maia Elizabeth.
Flight Deck	Kadie Davis	Your perserverance and discipline has paid off, what an incredible performance at Ra Whakangahau. Taputapu ke koe!
Flight Deck	James Rikihana	It was wonderful to see you standing proud in the haka. Keep up the hard work, Ka wani ke!
Flight Deck	Buddy Ringi-Reihana	What a beautiful smile as you performed Kapa haka on stage at Ra Whakangahau. Ka mau te wehi!